CHILD CARE/CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

To protect their children while in the care of others, parents may investigate providers who have been screened and do not have disqualifying criminal convictions by using Trustline, a registry created by the California Legislature.

TrustLine is a database of in-home caregivers (nannies and baby-sitters) that have cleared criminal background checks in California. The California Department of Social Services administers the program.

www.trustline.org
To check if a provider is registered on TrustLine or to register:(800) 822-8490

Child Protection Services (CPS):

Consumers who wish to reach a child protection service should contact their local county welfare office. The Web site below provides a list for each California county, or consumers may consult the county listings in their telephone directory.

The California Central Registry operates within the California Parent findings Locator Service which locates nonsupporting, absent parents and their assets and assists in the location of noncustodial parents who have abducted their children. The Central Registry reviews and forwards interstate) and international child support case information to the appropriate country district attorney.

Individuals must contact their local District Attorney who will report findings to the Attorney General's office for statewide and interstate information search.